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<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong> & <strong>Midwifery</strong>, <strong>Trinity</strong> College Dublin: 8 th Annual Interdisciplinary Research <strong>Conference</strong><br />

Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education & Technology: 7 th – 9 th November 2007<br />

<strong>Conference</strong> <strong>Proceedings</strong><br />

loneliness, anxiety, hopelessness and loss <strong>of</strong> control at a time when<br />

expectations <strong>of</strong> joyousness are anticipated. Results <strong>of</strong> research on<br />

treatment options show limited success with antidepressant<br />

medication, some success with psychotherapeutic options and the<br />

importance <strong>of</strong> social support to mothers with postnatal depression.<br />

Comparisons <strong>of</strong> studies are made from methodological perspectives<br />

drawing on their strengths and limitations.<br />

Conclusions: Overall the review highlights the high prevalence<br />

rates <strong>of</strong> postnatal depression, negative feelings exemplified by<br />

mothers’ living with this condition and the limited success <strong>of</strong><br />

treatment options available for mothers. Postnatal depression is a<br />

significant clinical issue for nurses providing postnatal care for<br />

mothers and is underassessed, misunderstood and very <strong>of</strong>ten poorly<br />

treated.<br />

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